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Duct

(Science: anatomy) a passage with well defined walls, especially a tube for the passage of excretions or secretions.

Synonym: ductus.

Origin: L. Ductus from ducere = to draw or lead a continuous tube formed by a row of elongated cells lacking intervening end walls.An enclosed conduit for a fluid.A bodily passage or tube lined with epithelial cells and conveying a secretion or other substance; the tear duct was obstructed; the alimentary canal; poison is released through a channel in the snakes fangs.Tubes responsible for carrying liquids.


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Exocrine Glands vs Endocrine Glands

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by RLBallantyne
Thu Oct 04, 2007 5:20 pm
 
Forum: Human Biology
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Difference between ADH and Aldosterone?

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by Oscerot
Sun Dec 17, 2006 5:05 pm
 
Forum: Human Biology
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Stomach bloating and weight gain

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by angeladw
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The Fiber Disease

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Fri Nov 10, 2006 1:19 am
 
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Topic: The Fiber Disease
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The Fiber Disease

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by London
Tue Sep 12, 2006 12:20 am
 
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Topic: The Fiber Disease
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